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Product Name
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name
USB CORPORATION
Address
26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio, UNITED STATES, 44128
Telephone
Fax
+1 (216) 765 5000
Emergency
+1 703 527 3887
Email
Web Site
[email protected]
Synonym(s)
18641 - PRODUCT CODE • MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE • USB CORPORATION MAGNESIUM
CHLORIDE
Use(s)
LABORATORY APPLICATIONS • LABORATORY REAGENT
http://www.usbweb.com/
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
RISK PHRASES
R36/38
Irritating to eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES
S24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No.
None Allocated
DG Class
None Allocated
Packing Group
None Allocated
Hazchem Code
None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient
Formula
CAS No.
Content
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
Cl2-Mg.6H2-O
7791-18-6
>99%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye
If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by a
Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue
flushing with water until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion
For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once). If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
First Aid Facilities Eye wash facilities and safety shower are recommended.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability
Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases if strongly heated. May also produce toxic chlorine gas and hydrogen
chloride when heated to decomposition.
Fire and
Explosion
No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Extinguishing
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Hazchem Code
None Allocated
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage
If spilt (bulk), use personal protective equipment. Ventilate area where possible. Contain spillage, then collect and
place in suitable containers for disposal. Avoid generating dust.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids and foodstuffs. Ensure containers
are adequately labelled and tightly closed when not in use. Also store removed from strong oxidising agents and
metals.
Handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Stds
No exposure standard(s) allocated.
Biological Limits
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering
Controls
Avoid inhalation. Use in well ventilated areas. Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction ventilation is
recommended. Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.
PPE
Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC gloves. When using large quantities or where heavy contamination is
likely, wear: coveralls. Where an inhalation risk exists, wear: a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
COLOURLESS FLAKES OR CRYSTALS
Solubility (water)
SOLUBLE
Odour
SLIGHT ODOUR
Specific gravity
1.57
pH
NOT AVAILABLE
% Volatiles
0%
Vapour pressure
NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability
NON FLAMMABLE
Vapour density
NOT AVAILABLE
Flash Point
NOT RELEVANT
Boiling point
NOT AVAILABLE
Upper Explosion Limit
NOT RELEVANT
Melting point
NOT AVAILABLE
Lower Explosion Limit
NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation rate
NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition Temperature
NOT AVAILABLE
Decomposition Temperature > 300°C
Partition Coefficient
NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity
NOT AVAILABLE
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Material to Avoid
Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites) and acids (eg. nitric acid). Incompatible with strong
oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites) and metals.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products
May also produce toxic chlorine gas and hydrogen chloride when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Reactions
Polymerization is not expected to occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard
Summary
Eye
Low toxicity - irritant. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. This product is generally
considered to be of low toxicity, however over exposure to dust should be avoided.
Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain and redness.
Inhalation
Low irritant. Over exposure may result in irritation of the nose and throat, with coughing.
Skin
Irritant. Contact may result in irritation, redness, pain and rash.
Ingestion
Low toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may result in nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation.
Toxicity Data
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE (7791-18-6)
LD50 (ingestion): 7600 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (intraperitoneal): 775g/kg (mouse)
LDLo (intraarterial): 250 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (intravenous): 176 mg/kg (rat)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment
Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate
measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Legislation
Ensure product is covered with moist soil to prevent dust generation and dispose of to approved Council landfill.
Contact the manufacturer if additional information is required.
Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name
None Allocated
UN No.
None Allocated
DG Class
None Allocated
Packing Group
None Allocated
Hazchem Code
None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk(s) None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Schedule
A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
AICS
All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional
Information
ABBREVIATIONS:
ADB - Air-Dry Basis.
BEI - Biological Exposure Indice(s)
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS - Central Nervous System.
EC No - European Community Number.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre.
NOS - Not Otherwise Specified.
NTP - National Toxicology Program.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm - Parts Per Million.
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
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application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made.
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Report Status
This Chem Alert report has been independently compiled by RMT's scientific department utilising the original
Safety Data Sheet ('SDS') for the product provided to RMT by the manufacturer. The information is based on the
latest chemical and toxicological research and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the
appropriate safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue. It is an independent collation by
RMT of information obtained from the original SDS for this product. Its content has not been authorised or verified
by the manufacturer / distributor of the chemical to which it relates.
This Chem Alert report does not constitute the manufacturer's original SDS and is not intended to be a
replacement for same. It is provided to subscribers of Chem Alert as a reference tool only, is not all-inclusive and
does not represent any guarantee as to the properties of the product. Further clarification regarding any aspect of
the product should be obtained directly from the manufacturer.
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any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be suffered or incurred by any person as a
consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this Chem Alert report.
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